Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Childrey
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Childrey? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
- Work Christmas parties
A hog roast near Childrey
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Childrey
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. For christmas lights switch-ons and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast turkey.
Near Childrey, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Where
- Childrey (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Childrey: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Childrey from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you come to Childrey?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Childrey and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Occasions we serve in Childrey
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Childrey:
- Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive open evenings
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to Childrey
Also in Childrey
Christmas parties in Childrey: local tips
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Childrey is well within our area for Christmas parties. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Childrey to Oxford (16 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School, suit a hog roast. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Childrey, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in OX12, we can roast on site for your guests. From High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Childrey we cover include West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Childrey include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Nearby schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Hatchet Public House (under half a mile south)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Christmas parties in Childrey are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Childrey
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away